The crypto world once again showed its unique culture as a former millionaire influencer Ben Armstrongalso know as “Bitboy” confronted memecoin developer”More light” in a fight that had more at stake than just pride.
What happened: Hosted by Karate Combat in Mexico on February 24, betting favored More Light to enter the event, but Armstrong emerged victorious after three intense rounds:
Armstrong tweeted his appreciation for his opponent after the fight, saying that he trained extremely hard and was mentally prepared “to the max.”
Your “who's next” cheep It may or may not suggest that Armstrong is ready to take on other industry figures.
Pseudonymous influencer Ultraxbt aptly summarized the idiosyncratic nature of the fight, saying that Armstrong has “the craziest story of all time” and praising his “amazing narrative arc.”
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Because it is important: This physical battle had immediate repercussions in the digital realm, with associated memecoins. ben and HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inucommonly known by its ironic ticker symbol $BITCOIN, experiencing wild price fluctuations.
When Armstrong declared victory, the price of $BITCOIN (not to be confused with real Bitcoin) plummeted, while BEN rose, reflecting the unpredictable nature of memecoins tied to real-world events.
Thus, the fight once again highlighted how memecoins act as a monetized measure of markets attention, as demonstrated by examples like the Trump-related MAGA Memecoin.
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